Day: August 7, 2025

Abu dhabi: Australia recorded a seasonally adjusted merchandise trade surplus of A$5.37 billion in June, well above market expectations of A$3.18 billion, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday. The surplus marked a significant increase from the revised A$1.60 billion in May, which was initially reported as A$2.24 billion. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more

Abu dhabi: Researchers at the University of Edinburgh announced a groundbreaking discovery on Wednesday, revealing distinct differences in the DNA of individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), potentially shifting the perception of the condition away from psychological explanations. According to Emirates News Agency, the study identified eight specific areas of genetic code that differ between … Read more

Abu dhabi: The Republic of Korea recorded its largest-ever current account surplus in June, driven by rising exports of semiconductors and other key items, central bank data showed Thursday. The country’s current account surplus reached US$14.27 billion in June, up from $10.14 billion the previous month. According to Emirates News Agency, the data compiled by … Read more

Abu dhabi: Hazza Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, met with Noem­ Espinoza Madrid, the newly appointed Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), at the ACS Secretariat headquarters, as part of an official visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. This meeting reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to strengthening … Read more

Abu dhabi: Launched in 2021 by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), the Kanz Al Jeel Award has achieved notable success, quickly establishing itself as one of the region’s top literary accolades. The award plays a significant role in documenting the UAE’s cultural heritage and celebrating its diversity. According to Emirates News Agency, over … Read more

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, received Pavol Panis, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovakia to the UAE, who came to pay a courtesy visit at the beginning of his tenure in the country. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the Slovak ambassador and wished him … Read more

Dubai: Orient Insurance on Thursday reported a 21 percent year-on-year increase in net profit after tax for the first half of 2025, reaching AED503 million, up from AED416 million in the same period last year. According to Emirates News Agency, insurance revenue rose 24 percent to AED4.47 billion, compared to AED3.60 billion in H1 2024. … Read more

Ras al khaimah: A member of Ras Al Khaimah Police has successfully reached the summit of Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak, following a gruelling five-day expedition. Major Ibrahim Saif Al Mazrouei scaled the 5,642-metre mountain in Russia, becoming the first Ras Al Khaimah Police officer to climb one of the Seven Summits. He raised the … Read more